Articles written by Lavendrick Smith

A controversial bill that would have allowed local agencies to prioritize how they fulfill public records requests is dead. House Bill 2576, which drew criticism from open-government proponents, but had strong support from local... — Updated 3/4/2016

Look no further than the Holiday Art Mart for affordable high-end gifts for this holiday season. Art lovers are invited to do their holiday shopping at the fourth annual Holiday... — Updated 10/31/2012Full story

Young readers and aspiring writers have the opportunity to get to know their favorite authors beyond the characters. In honor of Teen Read Month, the Mukilteo Library is hosting a Meet the Authors event at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.... — Updated 10/17/2012

Late night Mukilteo-Clinton ferry riders may need to adjust their commute schedules next year. The proposed 2013-15 state biennial budget proposes that Washington State Ferries reduce service to some of its ferry routes, including... — Updated 10/3/2012

More than 1,100 children will be diagnosed with cancer in the month of September. That's just in the United States. For Kris Forth, of Mukilteo, September is about change ... — Updated 9/19/2012Full story

The results are in: Students in Mukilteo and Edmonds are outperforming students from across the state. Students in Mukilteo and Edmonds school districts consistently scored at or higher than the state average on the High School... — Updated 9/19/2012

As each key is pressed on the baby grand, a little drum strikes a string to produce a melody, and with its music floods joyful memories of childhood. Rita Jo Sawyer, of Mukilteo,... — Updated 9/12/2012

Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll in this year’s beer garden. The annual Microbrew and Wine Garden will be open from 5 p.m. to midnight Sept. 7-8 at the festival main stage. The... — Updated 9/5/2012Full story

After years of helping the Mukilteo Lions Club serve pancakes, starting this year the Boy Scouts are taking over the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Pancake Breakfast. Boy Scout Troop... — Updated 8/29/2012

Young bands are about to take their talents from the garage to the stage in this year’s Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival teen Battle of the Bands competition. The sixth annual Battle... — Updated 8/29/2012

Art lovers take notice: Two events will showcase local art at this year’s Lighthouse Festival. Festival-goers are invited to explore the many artist booths and visit the Festival... — Updated 8/22/2012Full story

The Mukilteo School District will ask voters on the Nov. 6 ballot to OK taxes to help pay to replace its aging fleet of school buses. Resolution No. 8 is a one-year transportation vehicle levy to raise $3 million in 2013 to be... — Updated 8/1/2012

Through running, Anders Jacobsen has discovered his fountain of youth. The 87-year-old of Everett began running in his 50s and has since then competed in hundreds of races. One of h... — Updated 7/25/2012Full story

Pawsitive Alliance is on a mission to match felines with families. The organization is hosting its fifth annual Meow in Mukilteo cat adoption event July 29. From noon to 3 p.m.... — Updated 7/18/2012Full story